Canopy Road Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Canopy Road Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Canopy Road Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has grease debris build up above stand up cooler and walk in.
36-34-5
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on kitchen line by hot well. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with debris/dust on them.
36-34-5
90
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed Sanitizer over 500 ppm in wash cloth sanitizer bucket, read the instructions with manager and corrected. Manager dumped the sanitizer bucket and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer showed over 500 ppm in wash cloth bucket. Manager dumped sanitizer solution in bucket and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer strips available for triple sink and wash cloth bucket. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured by walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents above kitchen stand up cooler has dust and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters above food dry storage rack by hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights bulbs above stand up freezer in kitchen ceiling not covered.
38-07-4
55
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in bucket stored over black angus beef in walk in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken under beef during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or drying device in women's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
45
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey at 45F, blue cheese at 45F, and smoked sausage at 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed sliced turkey at 44F, blue cheese 46F, and no smoked sausage inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook line.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Cook line.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey at 45F, blue cheese at 45F, and smoked sausage at 45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan sliced turkey inside walk in cooler held over 24 hours with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board/cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed serving cup inside the goat cheese on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Beyond Butter on cook line floor. Observed canned goods underneath prep table in front of dishwasher.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dish machine.
38-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container with no label on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
30
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a white container containing brown sugar located by the ice machine being scooped without a cup with no handle. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a case of hash browns next to the hand washing sink located by the prep table. Observed the manager remove the case of hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
90
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray can on cleaner improperly stored by the seasoning bottles in the kitchen. Observed the manager remove the spray can of cleaner from the seasoning bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the ground by the walk-in cooler. Observed the manager remove the case of oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop located by the three compartment sink not hung up to dry. Observed the manager hang the wet mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canopy Road Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canopy Road Cafe on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canopy Road Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canopy Road Cafe.
How does Canopy Road Cafe compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Canopy Road Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Canopy Road Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canopy Road Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canopy Road Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Canopy Road Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canopy Road Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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